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Method and machine for manufacturing containers allowing a modification of heating rate

US9610725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2012
Grant dateApr 4, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2949/0715
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machine for manufacturing containers from blanks of plastic material, which includes an oven furnished with a plurality of radiation sources for heating blanks as they travel through at a predetermined speed of travel and heating profile, and a programmed control center for modifying the speed of travel and heating profile based on a temperature measurement made on a blank leaving the oven, and a pressure measurement made in the blank during a subsequent blowing.

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